Tuesday, March 3, 2015

From the administration

During the past seven months, we have launched several new initiatives and programs from the Division of Human Capital Services, or HCS. With this letter, we will share some of what has already occurred and provide a preview of what's next.

Legislative update

The Kansas Legislature last week completed Turnaround Day. This is the day all House bills except those touched by an exempt committee and all Senate bills also not exempt must be passed to the opposite House or not be acted upon in the 2015 Legislature.

Events

Candidate for dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine Tammy Beckham will present an open forum "Vision for the Future of Academic Veterinary Medicine" from 1-2:30 p.m. March 3 in Frick Auditorium in Mosier Hall.

K-State American Red Cross Club will host a live sign-up for its Run for the Red 5K on Sunday, March 29. The live sign-up will be between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the K-State Student Union by the food court. A 10 percent race discount will be offered.

An e-newsletter from your college, department or office can keep alumni, friends and donors in the know about exciting news. Join us for an e-newsletter training Tuesday, March 10, to learn the basics.

Staged readings of plays by two Kansas State University master's students in drama therapy will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 6-7 in Nichols Hall's Mark A. Chapman Theatre at Kansas State University. Admission is free.

Kudos

A Kansas State University junior in political science has received a nationally competitive fellowship from the Public Policy and International Affairs Program to attend its Junior Summer Institute this summer.

Kansas State University was well represented in the latest round of certified research administrators testing as five additional K-Staters have achieved independent certification as certified research administrators.